Blight
/blˈaɪt/
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Definition
(noun) A diseased condition suffered by a plant; specifically, a complete and rapid chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as floral organs, leaves, branches, or twigs, especially one caused by a fungus; a mildew, a rust, a smut.
Sentence Examples
The doctor said that this blight is immedicable.
A devastating potato blight and famine struck in Ireland in the 1840's.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new disease was a ____ on the local farmers' potato crops city.